Someone I know has an alcohol and/or drug problem. Where can they go for help?

They can call their nearest outpatient program. A counselor from the program will meet with them to do an assessment and set up a treatment plan. This could be treatment as an outpatient or a referral to a different service that would best meet their need,s such as a residential rehab program. If they have insurance, they should start by calling the insurance company to find out how to proceed.

They can call their nearest outpatient program. A counselor from the program will meet with them to do an assessment and set up a treatment plan. This could be treatment as an outpatient or a referral to a different service that would best meet their need,s such as a residential rehab program. If they have insurance, they should start by calling the insurance company to find out how to proceed.

The COAD Group at 1-800-917-1117 is funded by the Department of Drug and Alcohol Services to provide drug and alcohol information and referral to citizens. They can provide you with information about the signs and symptoms of substance use and can provide you with resources.

Funding assistance is available for drug and alcohol treatment. The first step is to contact the closest drug & alcohol treatment program. The outpatient program will complete an assessment, make necessary referrals, and arrange for funding assistance from the Department of Drug and Alcohol Services.

Pennsylvania law requires that most insurance plans provide drug and alcohol treatment coverage. It is important that you understand your coverage and that you can appeal any decisions by the insurance company that do not provide you with the full benefit to which you are entitled. You can also call the Insurance Advocacy Service at 1-800-221-6333. The advocate’s role is to help you obtain the benefit you are entitled to.

Yes. There are strict state and federal laws covering the confidentiality of drug and alcohol treatment records. No one may be given information about your participation in drug and alcohol treatment without your specific written consent.

The COAD (Counsel on Addictive Diseases) Group is funded by the Department of Drug and Alcohol Services to provide drug and alcohol prevention services to the community. Call 1-800-917-1117 to get information on speakers. Also, if you have a drug and alcohol treatment program in your area they will often provide speakers for local community groups.

The COAD (Counsel on Addictive Diseases) Group is funded by the Department of Drug and Alcohol Services to provide information to the community. They can be contacted to obtain pamphlets, brochures, etc. at 1-800-917-1117.

If you have any other questions about treatment, drug and alcohol programs, how to get help, or anything else about drugs and alcohol you can call 1-866-286-3767 or 1-800-692-1100 ext. 6620 You can also visit ReferWeb. ReferWeb has information about drug and alcohol and many other services. For information on all licensed treatment providers in Chester County, visit http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/about.htm